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Set Design Assistant Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

CAD Designer

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Using the computer-generated plans, CAD Designers must work with other team members and departments to set timelines, budgets, and assist in making decisions regarding materials that will be used to ...

CAD Designer

Cambridge, OH · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

Using the computer-generated plans, CAD Designers must work with other team members and departments to set timelines, budgets, and assist in making decisions regarding materials that will be used to ...

Interior Designer II

Columbus, OH · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

... * Assist with client proposals in Studio Designer. * Create and maintain client design binders and End-of-project documentation. * Help with presentation set up. * Selection sheet support. * Sample ...

... * Assist with client proposals in Studio Designer. * Create and maintain client design binders and End-of-project documentation. * Help with presentation set up. * Selection sheet support. * Sample ...

... * Assist with client proposals in Studio Designer. * Create and maintain client design binders and End-of-project documentation. * Help with presentation set up. * Selection sheet support. * Sample ...

... design * Assist in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications ... Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual ...

$14 - $17.25/hr

The Assistant Store Leader - Design & Trade drives business growth through strong leadership ... Set expectations and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm ...

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Set Design Assistant information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Set Design Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Set Design Assistant, you need a solid grounding in art, design principles, and spatial awareness, often supported by a degree in theatre design or a related field. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as basic model-making and drafting skills, is typically required. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate effectively with designers, directors, and production crews. These skills ensure that creative visions are translated accurately and efficiently into practical, visually compelling sets that support the production.

What are Set Design Assistants?

Set Design Assistants are professionals who support set designers and production teams in creating the physical environments for film, television, theater, or events. Their responsibilities include helping with research, sourcing materials, creating models or sketches, and assisting with the construction and dressing of sets. They play a key role in ensuring sets meet the creative vision and practical needs of a production, often working closely with various departments and under tight deadlines.

What are some common challenges faced by a Set Design Assistant and how can they be effectively managed?

Set Design Assistants often encounter tight deadlines and rapidly changing design requirements, which can make managing tasks and communication challenging. To succeed, it's important to stay highly organized, regularly communicate with the set designer and other team members, and be adaptable to last-minute changes. Proactively seeking clarification on assignments and maintaining detailed notes can help ensure that the designer's vision is accurately realized. Building strong working relationships with the construction and props teams also supports smoother workflow and problem-solving on set.

What is the difference between Set Design Assistant vs Set Designer?

AspectSet Design AssistantSet Designer
CredentialsRelevant education in theater, design, or architecture; often entry-levelAdvanced education or extensive experience in set design
Work EnvironmentAssist in creating and organizing set elements, working under supervisionLead the design process, responsible for overall concept and execution
Industry UsageCommonly employed in theater, film, and TV productions as support staffPrimary role in designing and planning sets for productions

The Set Design Assistant typically supports the Set Designer by handling tasks like research, sourcing materials, and preparing set pieces. The Set Designer takes the lead in conceptualizing and creating the overall set design. Both roles are essential in production, but the Assistant focuses on execution and support, while the Designer is responsible for the creative vision.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Set Design Assistant jobs? Cities in Ohio with the most Set Design Assistant job openings:

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Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

AEC Business Leadership

Seniormost delivery leader accountable to deliver major projects or programs leading teams in BW Design Group's role as Multidisciplinary Architect-Engineer (MAE), or Integrated Design-Builder (IDB), or Engineer-Procurement Manager-Construction Manager (EPC).

Understands and aligns with the BW Design Group firmwide strategic plan. Communicates those strategic plans to teams in span of care, identifies, and relates the roles of those teams in contributing to realize the strategic plans.

Understands and aligns with BW Design Group commercial goals and objectives - and then positions, proposes, and delivers projects and programs to realize - BW Design Group commercial, delivery, and risk KPIs for projects.

Grows the capability and capacity of our professionals by shaping, engaging, and leading teams through challenging and rewarding projects and programs.

Inspire client loyalty by positioning, organizing, communicating, celebrating a rewarding client experience from relationship formation through project closeout.

Client Engagement + Opportunity Development

Strong understanding of design-build, engineer-procure-construct, and design-bid-build project delivery models. Recognized as a primary resource and champion for BW Design Group's particular approaches to Integrated Design-Build, EPC, and Multidisciplinary Architecture-Engineering as variants of the basic delivery models.

Responsible for representing BW Design Group's approach to project delivery in capabilities, pursuit, and pitch presentations.

Fluent in BW Design Group's portfolio of work, differentiation as a partner, and approach to relationship and opportunity development.

Form and cultivate client relationships using BW Design Group's Relationship-Based Growth model to drive multi-year account engagement and growth plans. For specific opportunities, focus on intaking, understanding, and shaping project delivery strategy best suited to realize the client's capital strategy. Advocate for BW Design Group's value proposition and differentiation vs. competitors.

Leads/Partners with Pursuit Team leaders to develop:

  • Capture plan and positioning;

  • Project Delivery approach;

  • Project Team organization, roles, members, and assignments;

  • Consulting, trade, and OEM partnering approach and roles;

  • Project Scope, Price, Schedule, and Contract terms;

  • Project Execution Plan (PxP).

Recruit, qualify, and organize internal team, leaders, and external trade, OEM, and subconsultant partners (as any and all are applicable) in the Project/Program Team organization. Set expectations for shared objectives and alignment to ways of working and conditions of success.

Project Delivery

Accountable to organize and lead the Project/Program Team, establish the Contract Documents, implement the PxP for engaged Projects, forecast outcome, and drive team to achieve the Conditions of Success:

  • Establish and verify the applicable Contract Documents (Prime, trade, consulting, and OEM) for the Work;

  • Establish Conditions for Success that reflect Client and BWDG's priorities for successful realization of the Project/Program - recognizing that many Conditions are shared and managed with the Client - and others (i.e. BWDG financial performance) are internal;

  • Lead team to effectively address Community and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) relationship considerations.

  • Oversee development of design assist, design for integration, design for fabrication, and delegated design practices and approaches for BW Design Group, as applicable to its role on the Project;

  • Oversee development of fast-track, early work, long lead buyout, and target value delivery practices;

  • Require that prevailing project management, project controls, quality, safety, risk, procurement, and financial programs and practices are observed and applied;

  • Require regular Project Status Reviews occur to check and verify Project Team progress vs. PxP; address opportunities and challenges, and mitigate risks.

Industry Presence + Network

Grows BW Design Group's presence and network connections within Client and Market communities by forming, cultivating and growing relationships with key trade, OEM, and subconsultant partners.

Leverages those relationships to enable development of Client relationships; obtain early involvement, pricing, scheduling, and procurement support; capture competitive intelligence; and source and recruit talent.

Grow a network of strategic, repeat, and geographically distributed partners that amplify our organic brand reach, market influence, and knowledge of the competitive landscape.

Measures of Success

  • Total Margin Engaged and Realized.

  • Achieving Project-/Program-specific Conditions of Success.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

  • 15+ years of progressive direct leadership in major design and/or construction projects or programs from a project delivery leadership perspective with construction, engineering, and/or architecture firm(s).

  • Focused Market sector or segment experience in CPG, Food, Beverage, Household & Personal Care, Life Sciences, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Data Center, or Mission Critical markets.

  • Strong understanding of risk allocation, contract terms, and insurance risk transfer programs applicable to projects and the applicable variations for MAE, or IDB, or EPC, and various DBB models.

  • Strong command of commercial considerations, pricing approaches, positioning and marketing, teaming, project organization, and project staffing.

  • Commands understanding of industry terminology and BW Design Group vernacular as applicable to the businesses and practices of design and construction.

  • Fluency in digital delivery software applications from preconstruction to BIM/VDC, project/financial management, estimating, scheduling. Demonstrated ability to leverage tools to evaluate and communicate approach, progress, and risks to realizing the conditions of success for projects.

  • Collaborative leadership across engineering, architecture, and construction - among internal teams and external trade, OEM, and subconsultant partners.

  • A track record of developing people - growing teams through organizational change, building bench strength across project roles, and creating challenging project environments where good professionals thrive and stay with BW Design Group.

  • Capable to serve as director, officer, and/or member/manager of BW Design Group's business entities and/or managing agent, resident principal, or branch principal (or the like, however such obligations are defined in each applicable jurisdiction) for professional licensing.

  • May acquire or maintain professional engineer (P.E.), registered architect (R.A.), or construction qualifier licensure and serve as an engineering or architecture Principal-in-Charge or construction qualifier for select states, offices, and/or projects.

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Frequent travel wherever and whenever necessary for client meetings, projects, and industry events.

The approximate pay range for this position is $200K - $250K. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


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